Accreditation & Compliance

SEARHC works with The Joint Commission to ensure that it provides the best health care possible. The Joint Commission periodically inspects SEARHC facilities or programs to make sure we meet or exceed certain standards of care.

SEARHC Accrediting Organizations

The Joint Commission All SEARHC facilities participate in the accreditation process.

The purpose of these surveys is to evaluate an organization’s compliance with nationally established standards from the Joint Commission. The survey results determine whether, and the conditions under which, the organization is awarded accreditation.

The Joint Commission’s standards deal with organizational quality of care issues and the safety of the environment in which care is provided.

Compliance Program

The SEARHC Board of Directors strives to ensure we demonstrate to patients, staff, and the public that we are an honest, ethical, and reputable health care organization. Our compliance program demonstrates our commitment to operating ethically and honestly by establishing guidelines, processes and policies designed to prevent and detect violations; provide education and training; provide guidance and resources to staff; monitor operations and business practices; and assist authorities with their oversight responsibilities.

It is vital that SEARHC conform to the highest ethical standards and follow the laws, regulations, and policies that govern the health care industry. We do this for two reasons: To maintain our national accreditation and certification as a health care provider, and to foster the trust of our patients and stakeholders. Staff is expected to follow policies and procedures, human resources manual, Standards of Conduct, applicable laws and policies, and conduct business and personal activities with the highest level of integrity.

The Compliance Committee encourages the reporting of illegal, inappropriate, or unethical conduct. SEARHC is committed to identifying, correcting and, when applicable, reporting misconduct. Ensuring SEARHC performs in an ethical manner and within legal guidelines at all times is the responsibility of all employees.

If there are any questions concerning our compliance program, please contact the SEARHC Compliance Officer at (907) 364-4466 or at complianceofficer@searhc.org.

Compliance Hotline

Calling the Hotline: 1 (866) 891-8800

SEARHC’s Compliance Hotline is a simple way for you to report activities that may involve ethical violations or violations of laws, regulations, policies, billing practices, or other criminal conduct. The Compliance Hotline is a voicemail system that allows you to leave an anonymous message concerning a violation.

You are not required to identify yourself. However, if you leave your name and phone number, the Compliance Officer will be able to contact you if more information is needed.